In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kirby Krogstad, from Ohio State University, explores the impacts of acidosis and systemic inflammation, comparing different acidosis challenge models and examining practical methods for monitoring and reducing acidosis in dairy cattle....
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marcos Marcondes from Washington State University, discusses his study about protein requirements for gestating dairy cows, comparing different models and their implications. Learn how these findings can optimize dairy nutrition...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Carla Bittar from ESALQ/USP discusses her research on using flint corn silage for dairy calves. She shares insights on the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this feeding strategy. If you're looking to enhance your...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Rebelo discusses the impact of methionine on milk fat production. Dr. Rebelo elaborates on how methionine upregulates enzymes that promote fatty acid synthesis, particularly in Holstein cows. He also touches on the challenges and...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jacquelyn Boerman, an associate professor at Purdue University, explores the intricacies of protein mobilization, its measurement, and its implications. Learn how understanding and managing protein reserves can lead to more efficient...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elias Uddin explains the impact of isoacids on rumen bacterial activity, fiber digestibility, and mammary gland efficiency. Learn about the experimental findings on methane production and the unique benefits of isoacid supplementation...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Van Os from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses calf housing methods to mitigate cold stress. She explores the benefits of pair housing versus individual housing and shares insights from recent studies on calf...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Katherine Swanson discusses innovative ways to incorporate almond hulls into dairy cattle diets. With California producing 80% of the world’s almonds, this discussion on optimizing almond hulls as a feed source is crucial for...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Firkins, a professor with 35 years of experience in rumen microbiology and microbial protein synthesis, discusses the crucial role of microbial protein in dairy nutrition, exploring dietary strategies to enhance its synthesis...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Renee Smith, Western Sales Manager at Virtus Nutrition, explores the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, their impact on reproduction and immune function, and how proper supplementation can significantly reduce pregnancy loss in dairy cows....
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Victor Cabrera, a dairy management specialist, discusses the innovative concept of the dairy brain. This tool integrates data from various dairy farm systems to enhance decision-making and optimize operations. Dr. Cabrera explains how...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Carla Bittar, an associate professor at the University of Sao Paulo, shares her research on the thermoregulatory responses of dairy calves when fed varying amounts of colostrum. Dr. Bittar discusses the impacts of colostrum feeding on...
